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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.79, 30.96 and 19.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.79, 30.96 and 19.49 is: 29.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.79 : 30.96 = 19.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.79/30.96 = 19.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.79x = 30.96 × 19.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.79x = 603.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.49/20.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.03

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